Welcome
At Grant MacEwan our mission is to provide meaningful and relevant learning experiences for all of our students. Our staff is dedicated to providing a sound academic foundation that meets student needs and promotes learning. We believe that all youth deserve the opportunity to be the best they can be. We strive to maintain a learning environment characterized by respect, cooperation and caring. I feel extremely fortunate to work with such hardworking, polite and well-behaved students, a superior staff, a dedicated school council, and parents who care for their children and support them in their learning.
Our School is Rich in Activity and Learning
We embrace opportunities for students to engage in meaningful opportunities that will support and enhance learning. We are linked to many agencies and community based programs that make our school a vibrant place dedicated to students. Examples of our ongoing involvement may include:
- Fuel for School breakfast and snack program
- It’s A Crime Not to Read program opportunities with Calgary City Police Service
- Calgary Reads – “Wee Reads”
- Authentic learning activities, field trips and guest speakers supported by our Parent Society
- Extracurricular programs
- Student Leadership opportunities including, Me to We, Safety Patrol , and Student Council.
- Clubs and groups of interest and school related programs
- Fine Arts Performances
- Information Communication Technologies embedded into teaching and learning
- Up-to-date technology pods in our Learning Commons
- Maintained Learning Commons creating the hub of our learning
- Specialist Teacher supporting Music & Physical Education
- Regular visits from Calgary Public Library
Monthly school assemblies and performances to celebrate student learning. While this list is not exhaustive, it represents the many ties to learning that we believe are important for our students’ growth at our school.
Our Mission
Is to provide meaningful and relevant learning experiences for all of our students.
School Values
G R A N T - Grit - Respect - Adaptability - Nurturing - Teamwork
Grant MacEwan (1902 - 2000)
Grant MacEwan was a remarkable man. Dr. John Walter Grant MacEwan was born to pioneering parents on Aug. 12, 1902 in Brandon, Manitoba. He was known as an academic, historian, philanthropist, conservationist, politician, author, lecturer, teacher, farmer, statesman, a special grandfather, and a great Canadian who lived by his creed. He was Mayor of Calgary from 1963-1965 and he also served as Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Alberta from 1966-1974. An accomplished author, he wrote over 35 books and historical publications. Dr. Grant MacEwan passed away on June 15, 2000 at the age of 97. His legacy continues to have a strong presence within the school community. Grant MacEwan holds a special place in the hearts of students, staff, and parents of the school that proudly bears his name.
“Canada needs the vigour, the honesty and the imagination of youth.” – Dr. Grant MacEwan
Our School's Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
We are committed to acknowledging and supporting the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action specific to education. Our school, along with all CBE schools, made a Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action, on June 21, we renewed our commitment.
View Our Truth and Reconciliation Commitment | 2025-2026
School Development Plan
Each year, our school prepares a development plan with input from teachers, school staff, students and parents. We review many sources of data, including report cards, provincial achievement test results and school surveys. Based on this information, we create our plan identifying targeted areas for growth. Our school development plan is not meant to represent all of the work that takes place in our school, but rather it focuses on specific areas for improvement.
View Our School Development Plan | 2024-2025
School Improvement Results Report
Our school also prepares a results plan, which looks at our previous school year. It shows our students’ achievement and progress in meeting the goals and outcomes as set out by the CBE and Alberta Education, outlines some of the highlights of our school development plan and gives an overview of our school. You can look on the CBE website for system-wide results.